Quality Engineer (QA/QC) Job Details

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Quality Engineer (QA/QC)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

As the QA/QC Engineer you will oversee activities to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency in the processes related to projects and site works.

What you will be doing

Advises on improved processes to ensure quality standards.
Allocates Quality Control personnel to the various areas of site activity.
Assesses the implementation of the Quality Plan and Quality Control Plans on the site.
Cooperate with the Project Quality Inspectors to analyse non-conformities.
Coordinates the relevant Tracking Systems for the correct identification of materials.
Evaluate the qualifications of inspection personnel.
Familiar with good laboratory practices (GLPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
Familiar with regulatory requirements and guidelines in food safety management and control, such as ISO standards and the Hazards and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.
Has advanced problem-solving skills and can make effective decisions.
Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, equipment-specific specifications, and QMS requirements.
Oversee QC tasks, ensuring proper documentation of records and review of reports submitted.
Oversees audits and leads investigations into major quality deviations to determine root causes.
Possesses strong leadership skills to guide work activities and to help team members develop their skills in his/her department.
Supervises inspections, reports and the documentation issued by inspectors and collects and files the required Quality Records.
Supervises the Quality Control functions/activities of a project or its parts, including Quality Control inspection schedules and the collection of Quality Records.
Supervises the correct equipment calibration management activities.
Supports and participates in all internal/external audits.
Supports the Management team in dealing with the Client for all the Quality matters.

Required Experience

Over 7 years of experience in QA/QC for building construction, preferably in supervision consultancy.
Large project experience overseeing site execution, conducting inspections, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with contractors on quality across all stages of the project.
Experience of working to codes, standards and international practices.

Education

An Engineering degree is expected in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Certifications & Memberships

Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).
ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification

Essential Skills

Ability to supervise site works and effective execution.
Use technical competence to provide advice and guidance.
Proficiency in using computer applications and software for efficient quality control management.
Able to assist clients and provide a service.
Can maintain systems, documentation, records, plans, procedures in a controlled, open and effective manner.
Effective coordination skills, be a team player and collaborator.
Can communicate clearly, providing regular updates and reports.
Detail minded, thorough and systematic in their approach to work.
Can motivate and train site teams involved in the effective implementation of systems to continuously improve.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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